Category Archives: Business
What to expect as a crypto investor going into tax season
TORONTO — John Sicilia works in the hospitality industry and began investing in cryptocurrencies in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He got involved because he was curious and saw an opportunity. “People have made quite a bit of money
Greek farm protests are a sign of Europe’s inflation anxiety
TYRNAVOS, Greece (AP) — In Greece’s rural heartland, tractors have become a symbol of anxiety. For weeks, they have been parked along the country’s highways, their
Tesla faces another US investigation: Unexpected braking
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have launched another investigation of Tesla, this time tied to complaints that its cars can stop on roads for no apparent reason.
Justice Dept. to take on exploitation of supply chain issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is launching a new initiative aimed at identifying companies that exploit supply chain disruptions in the U.S. to make increased profits in violation of federal antitrust laws.
Japan eases border controls amid criticism as exclusionist
TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Thursday it will ease its tough COVID-19 border controls by increasing the number of people allowed to enter each day and reducing quarantine requirements following criticism that its current policy is unscientific and xeno...
National Guard deploys for new emergency: Teacher shortages
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — On past deployments Army National Guard Spc. Michael Stockwell surveilled a desolate section of the U.S.-Mexico border during a migrant surge, and guarded a ring of checkpoints and fences around New Mexico’s state Capitol after ...
Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a judge ruled Thursday.
Homeless crisis, fear of crime shaping LA mayor election
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The contest to become the next mayor of Los Angeles can be distilled into a single question with no easy answer: Who can fix this mess?
FAA head resigns after effort to rebuild agency’s reputation
The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration, whose agency has been criticized for its oversight of Boeing and handling of questions surrounding 5G interference with aircraft, said Wednesday he will step down March 31.
Key details await as NY eyes $200M pot business equity fund
NEW YORK (AP) — In an ambitious move to make its new marijuana industry equitable, New York is proposing a $200 million fund to help entrepreneurs of color and some other groups get into the business. But officials haven’t yet
